2syllables
mincing
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mincing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mincing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmincing
1verb
- To make less; make small.
- To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.
- To effect mincingly.
- To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.
Example: "Butchers often use machines to mince meat."
- To suppress or weaken the force of
- To say or utter vaguely, not directly or frankly
Example: "a minced oath"
- To affect; to pronounce affectedly or with an accent.
- To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.
- To act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner.
Example: "I love going to gay bars and seeing drag queens mince around on stage."
1noun
- The act by which something is minced.
1adjective
- Affectedly dainty.
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